Senior Staff Technical Program Manager
"What You'll Be Doing"
What You'll Be Doing
Own the strategy, planning, and execution of one or more complex, cross-functional programs across product initiatives, grounded in deep understanding of customers, markets, and technology.
Proactively identify and remove bottlenecks and obstacles, raise issues strategically, and make sound, data-driven decisions that weigh trade-offs to deliver for customers.
Communicate clearly and purposefully with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, bringing cross-functional teams together to achieve program objectives.
Partner with Product, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Operations to ensure programs meet the regulatory, operational, and control expectations of institutional clients.
Mentor and support other TPMs, helping raise the bar for program management practices across the organization.
Contribute to technical and operational frameworks engineering teams can use for decision-making and operational excellence.
Partner with program managers, product managers, and engineering managers to understand development priorities and drive alignment across multiple partners.
Lead large, strategic, cross-company initiatives end-to-end, from shaping scope and success metrics with leadership through launch, adoption, and measurable business outcomes.
Own the full program lifecycle across Product, Engineering, and go-to-market teams, driving alignment on priorities, managing dependencies and risks, and holding teams accountable to commitments.
What We're Looking For
10+ years of technical program management experience leading complex, cross-functional programs in sophisticated enterprise technology environments, working directly across many teams and functions.
Experience managing programs in traditional finance (TradFi) — banking, asset management, broker-dealers, custodians, or financial market infrastructure — with solid understanding of the financial services landscape.
Experience with and understanding of trading markets (crypto or traditional), including the trade lifecycle (order management, execution, clearing, and settlement), market structure, and liquidity.
Ability to use data and analytics to identify trends and oversee the health of projects and systems.
Demonstrated understanding of software development and modern project management processes such as Agile, Scrum, or Six Sigma.
Ability to coordinate across functions, build consensus, and deliver results in a matrixed environment, including influencing without authority and negotiating effectively.
Experience with project planning tools such as Jira and Confluence, and proficiency in Google Sheets.
Experience crafting or architecting systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling, for new and existing systems.
Bonus Points
Experience in Payments, Custody, Stablecoin, Prime Brokerage, Tokenization, and/or Blockchain ecosystems.
About Ripple
At Ripple, we're building the future of value exchange through innovative blockchain and crypto solutions. As a leader in enterprise blockchain, we enable businesses to move money faster, more reliably, and at a lower cost than traditional financial systems. Our vision is a world where value flows as seamlessly as information, and we're achieving this by developing powerful, scalable distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions like RippleNet and the XRP Ledger. We empower financial institutions, businesses, and developers to leverage the power of crypto for global payments, liquidity, and asset tokenization. Our culture in London is a dynamic blend of innovation, collaboration, and impact. We are a team of curious, entrepreneurial minds driven by a shared passion for Web3 and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with blockchain technology. We foster an environment that encourages bold ideas, continuous learning, and thoughtful problem-solving, all while maintaining a user-centric approach to our products and services. We believe in transparency, continuous improvement, and celebrating our collective successes. Joining Ripple means becoming part of a pioneering force in the blockchain industry. You'll work on cutting-edge projects with a global impact, contributing to initiatives that are redefining financial services. We offer an opportunity to shape the future of finance, collaborate with brilliant minds, and grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking Web3 ecosystem. If you're ready to make a significant contribution to the decentralized economy and thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, explore career opportunities with Ripple.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Ripple's official website and follow their application process.